Chanel, Coco. (1883–1971) [Brisson, Frederick. (1912–1984)] Photograph of Coco Chanel, Signed and Inscribed to the Producer of the 'Coco' Musical, ca. 1969

Chanel, Coco. (1883–1971) [Brisson, Frederick. (1912–1984)] Photograph of Coco Chanel, Signed and Inscribed to the Producer of the 'Coco' Musical, ca. 1969 Gelatin silver print Tremendously rare glossy photograph of the French fashion designer and businesswoman, credited (with Poiret) with liberating women from the constraints of the "corseted silhouette" and popularizing the acceptance of a sportive, casual chic as the feminine standard in the post-World War I era. She is shown wearing a stylish coat at the bottom of a winding staircase, and has boldly signed and inscribed in black felt tip to Broadway producer Frederick Brisson, "Pour Freddy, avec toute mon amitie, Coco.” In fine condition, with some light scattered surface creasing. 8.1 x 10 inches (20.6 x 25.4 cm.). Coco was a 1969 Broadway musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by André Previn, inspired by the life of Coco Chanel. It starred Katharine Hepburn in her only stage musical. Although the role had